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Savills Research reports that Dubai%u2019s prime residential market continued its sharp upward trajectory in Q2 2025, with over 2,500 properties sold above AED 10 million, nearly double the figure from the same quarter last year. Villas accounted for 76% of these transactions, while off-plan dominated with an 80% share.Al Khail corridor emerged as the top-performing area, home to new master-planned communities such as The Oasis and Palm Jebel Ali, which together accounted for more than half of all AED 10M+ activity. Buyer appetite remains strongest in the off-plan villa segment, driven by limited ready supply and high-spec new launches.Values in Dubai%u2019s most established villa communities, including Al Barari, Dubai Hills, and Palm Jumeirah, continue to appreciate, with capital gains between 7% and 10% year-on-year. The combination of rising demand, evolving product, and investor confidence reinforces Dubai%u2019s standing as one of the world%u2019s leading prime residential markets.Andrew CummingsHead of Residential Sales Middle EastVillas dominate Dubai%u2019s prime segment, representing 70% of all transactions over AED 10 million year-to-date, and off-plan villa transactions alone account for 51% of all deals in this bracket. When combining villa and apartment sales, The Oasis, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Jumeirah emerge as the top three locations for AED 10 million-plus transactions.Growth is being driven by demand for larger homes, high-spec turnkey product and branded developments, with the prime segment responsible for 81% of off-plan transactions over 4,000 sq. ft. in the past five years.Limited handover of prime and super-prime product, together with strong wealth migration, is supporting pricing across established villa communities such as Al Barari, District One and Dubai Hills Estate, reinforcing Dubai%u2019s position as one of the world%u2019s leading prime residential markets.Andrew CummingsHead of Residential Sales Middle East